In very good condition, a large Seki stamp WW2 Japanese Army Officer’s Shin Gunto Katana
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Signed Masayuki (“Noshu Seki Ju MasaYuki Saku”) and dated February 1942, with a high quality oil drenched non-tamahagane blade bearing the large (non-arsenal) Seki stamp of the Seki Cutlery Manufacturers Association. Masayuki’s real name was Miwa Tomoo; he is listed in Richard (Rick) Stein’s Seki Showa Oshigata.
Note the rare 8 piece seppa (washer) set.
The 26 3/8 inch nagasa (cutting edge section excluding habaki) katana length blade with superb undulating hamon has some scuffs but otherwise is in very good condition. Everything firm. The “furniture” (tsuka / hilt / grip / fittings) are all very good. The brown steel saya (scabbard) has some scuffs but is still good. The sword sheaths and draws well; the locking pin mechanism holds the saya securely.
A well above average signed / large Showa stamped WW2 Japanese Army Officer’s Shin Gunto for just £1000. Please quote item reference ZU55. Further / full sized images available upon request. Box?
